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Originally Posted by BillyMac

Those interested in joining our local IAABO Board attend several meetings on written rules. Those that pass the written rules test then attend several meetings on mechanics, after which they are given a floor exam. If they pass the floor exam they are considered probationary members and are assigned middle school, and junior varsity, games.

After that initial probationary season these officials then become full members. They can then take advantage of optional "Bread and Butter" meetings where our best officials teach them how to become better officials. We have also started a voluntary mentor program.

Officials in their first three years are considered "subvarsity" officials and can only work subvarsity games. During these three years they are rated by subvarsity, and varsity, officials who work with them, or see them work, and are ranked according to these ratings, as well as getting "points" for the refresher exam, meeting attendance, and availability to work games. Rankings determine the number of games, and quality of games, assigned by our commissioner.

After three years as a "subvarsity" official, those "subvarsity" officials who are ranked high enough can move up to a "split" ranking and are eligible to work both subvarsity, and varsity, games. The number and quality of subvarsity, and varsity, games assigned is based on their ranking.

After three years as a "split" official, those "split" officials who are ranked high enough can move up to a "varsity" ranking and are eligible to work all varsity games. The number and quality of varsity games assigned is based on their ranking.

Not only can officials move up the ladder based on their peer ratings, and ranking, but they can move down the ladder as well.

Billy,
Am I following the math correctly?
1 yr. Probationary
3 yrs. (minimum) Subvarsity
3 yrs. (minimum) Split

Then, assuming all other criteria have been met successfully, promotion to Varsity which would be the start of the official's 8th year with your board.